India, Nov. 14 -- Industry estimates indicate that India is facing a significant skills gap in areas such as 5G, cloud computing, IoT, and AI. This gap is expected to widen in the coming years if not addressed effectively. A key factor is the misalignment between academic curricula and the practical skills required in the workplace. According to the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC), only around 40% of graduates in computer science, IT, and mathematics are considered job-ready for roles in the technology sector. This underscores the need for focused reskilling and upskilling efforts, as well as stronger collaboration between academia and industry.

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